Legal and Medical Resources to Empower Cerebral Palsy Families
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Before we received our verdict or settlement for birth injuries, the judge ordered a Life Care Plan. This helps the judge or jury decide on how much money the family will need to take care of your child for life, whether it’s for everyday needs like diapers or for long-term needs such as education and major surgeries. Below are two sample plans from which the names have been removed. If you would like more information about life care plans, please contact us.
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In October, I wrote several articles titled “Diary of a Crisis” about a medical emergency we experienced with our daughter, Danielle. Danielle has suffered from severe spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy since birth. The past 18 months have been a constant struggle with medical professionals to get answers about our daughter's deteriorating health.
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Birthing classes and many books about pregnancy help parents-to-be prepare for the birth experience and some of their choices, especially when it comes to managing pain. However, few deal with potential complications, preferring to leave that scary ”what if” in the hands of doctors. However, my experience as a practicing obstetrician for more than 20 years is that it’s vitally important for parents to know what standards of care are and how to advocate for themselves and their child if these standards are not being met.
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